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25.01.2022 Athletes Australia has cancelled junior nationals and may reschedule open nationals. Follow media for details

25.01.2022 Just a reminder: QLD all school entries for both girls & boys entries close at 11:59 pm on Monday October 5th!

25.01.2022 Michael will be running this Sunday's session at UQ as I have to work. I am hopefull QSAC will open at the end of Stage 3 restrictions and we can then get back to normal training.

24.01.2022 QA has released its event grid for first half of 2021. 3km States appears to be scheduled in for 13 February 2021 with the open and junior dates to be advised . Both QA and AA have now released calendars and QA has two dates for States one of which is to be selected. Dave Gwynther indicates QA will select a date shortly. Competition page for QA: https://www.qldathletics.org.au/index.cfm/competition/ Link to PDF for event grid: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/5mwacwtyethtjm6u.pdf

24.01.2022 With restrictions starting to lift its only a matter of time before we get back into athletes. So I will post a number of sessions that you can do to get you back into fitness. The first is the 'Mini Murph' its really straight forward and is a great all over body workout that does not require too much thinking. Give it a go I think you will be impressed with how much it gives you for such a short session.... Soruce: https://youtu.be/9M93vu6uJl8

24.01.2022 Payton off to a good start with a silver in the QLAA regionals.

23.01.2022 Irusha’s heat and PB

23.01.2022 It seems that formal training will not be permitted until 12 June at the earliest. Last Sunday was a good session for all involved, so we will reprise next Sunday at 9am at UQ. Athletes bring along plenty of water etc. Parents and supporters, there is some great walking and riding tracks at UQ .So come along for some great exercise whilst your athletes do a little bit more. The session will be for about 1 hour and all COVID19 precautions apply to one and all.

22.01.2022 ALA national camp is being advertised for 4 October this year.

22.01.2022 ANQ have published their calendar. Note dates for states & nationals for next year https://cdn-au.mailsnd.com//-RBzK-rvw0JrQC0Gx2/2515798.pdf

22.01.2022 We will have to ask Jye for his autograph as he is now a media star in FNQ!. Nice to see the local news featuring athletics and the local competitors.

22.01.2022 Ash bringing home the 400m in the recent Jai Taurima meet. https://youtu.be/mkpv3xcqdCs

21.01.2022 Ash's team in the recent relay day https://youtu.be/epQ2dySj76o

21.01.2022 Is any one interested in going along?

21.01.2022 Just a reminder there is no Sunday training now that QSAC is back on

21.01.2022 28 November is Relay day Annette Rice will be coordinating the teams If you want to be in a relay team please email the secretary.. Details as follows... Our favorite day of the year - QLD Relay Champs has been added to the calendar! It will be held on the 28th of November. We are sending out this email just to see how many EOI we get. If not enough people express interest unfortunately we will not be able to register teams in this year's relay event. Please send an email to [email protected] with your age group and event you would like to compete in. The below events are offered for the following age groups: u14, u16, u18, u20, Open and all masters age group. 4x100 4x400 3x1000 3xLong Jump 3xShot put Events offered for the para athletes and are all Open. 2x100 2x400 2xLong Jump 2xShot Put More information will be emailed out to members. Keep an eye on Facebook as well!

21.01.2022 ANQ has been worthwhile with a Gold performance by Jye in a race filled with many challenges including a undone shoelace! Not good in a 5 km race that's for sure. I have been helping some athletes from Mackay and there were very good performances by the Barron sisters Ava and Maya with PB's and winning performances. But it will be soon time to head home and the song 'take the long way home' from Supertramp keeps playing on the radio... I wonder if that is a omen!

20.01.2022 There has been no guidance yet from QA or AA as to when, where and how competition will begin again. But interestingly ANQ has released competition dates for later in this year. As to what that competition may look like and how its going to be undertaken has yet to be stated. With the NRL and other sports gearing up to start, its obvious sport is now back on the state and national agenda.... Whether ANQ has jumped the gun or has some inside knowledge, we don't know, but it does suggest we may be starting to move towards the resumption of some sort of normality. So I hope everyone has enjoyed a good break from training but its perhaps time to turn our mind to getting prepared for the future. https://www.revolutionise.com.au/athleticsnor//&cat=2949/

20.01.2022 Qld All Schools Championships 17 October to 25 October at QSAC Entries open on next Wednesday 23rd September and close on 5th October .... don't miss out!... Location: Qld Sports & Athletics Centre See below all information regarding the QLD All Schools Championships for boys and girls October 17th and 18th, QLD All Schools Championships for Boys October 24th and 25th, QLD All Schools Championships for Girls All athletes must be registered with QLD Athletics. Click here to sign up for the 2020/21 season: https://qldathletics.org.au/index.cfm/join/ There are no qualifying standards. Anyone can enter! There will limited spaces in each event. All events will be straight finals, track will be timed finals. These championships are open to ALL athletes aged 12 to 19 (born between 2001 and 2008) Age groups offered will be: U14-U15-U16-U17-U18-U20 Multiclass (athletes with a disability) age groups will be integrated with able-bodied and held in U14-U15-U16-U17-U18-U20 Athletes must compete in their own age group only Entries open for both weekends at 7:00pm on September 23rd Entries close at 11:59pm on Monday October 5th Events on Saturday include: Walks, 800m, 100m, 200m, 200H, 400H, 3000m, High Jump, Triple Jump, Discus Events on Sunday include: 80H, 90H, 100H, 110H, 1500m, 400m, Steeplechase, Long Jump, javelin throw, Shot Put. We will host the Hammer Throw and Pole Vault on Saturday November 7th Queensland Athletics will name a Queensland Merit team, first two in each age group, first 2 multiclass in each age group and first North Queensland athlete at the NQ Championships in each all schools age group

19.01.2022 Not to be outdone Irusha running the 400m leg in the Swedish relay on the weekend where they set a 9 seconds regional record.

19.01.2022 Nick running the anchor leg at the weekends 4 x 100 relay with a very good time!

19.01.2022 QSAC have now sent out messages seeking a booking for training. I have asked for our usual Mon and Wed. At this stage its not confirmed. I will email you all when I have a definite start date. Training this Sunday at UQ.

18.01.2022 Hi team If you have not seen it the Qld Govt is getting close to allowing us back to training. I have sent an email to all regarding a general fitness session at UQ on Sunday at about 9am.... Email me if your interested https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//roadmap-to-easing-queensla

18.01.2022 So you all liked the 3 minute work out here is the 8 minute work out. And yes we will be doing this in the Sunday session. https://youtu.be/nXxsfMyz7So

18.01.2022 A good example of a drill for the trail leg https://vimeo.com/443091623

18.01.2022 QA are starting to run more events. Nominations for the 2nd event have closed and the midweek event 23 Sep has a cut off date for nominations of 20 Sep. So please click on the following link to the competition page of QA and make sure you nominate with plenty of time. https://qldathletics.org.au/index.cfm/competition/details/

18.01.2022 A good Sunday morning session

17.01.2022 Hi everyone I would like to move towards a structured warm up for all of the group. Lets see how the following one works for everyone. (The youtube links give a visual demonstration of some of those exercises)... We can modify as necessary to ensure it is timely I would like to move to 1. 400 mt jog 2. Ankle rocks x 10 3. Hip rotators x 10 ( 5 each side) 4. Ankle Rocks 10 5. Hip Mobility 10 6. Ankle Pumps 30 seconds 7. Trunk Rotation Knee Drives 20 8. Leg Swings (front to back) 10 9. Leg Swings (side to side) 10 10. Air Squats 10 11. Bent Knee side plank (2 sets of 10 x 10 second holds on each side): The bent knee side plank is a great example of any exercise which strengthens both sets of glutes at once! Your bottom leg will be using your glutes to abduct the hip and drive the knee into the ground, while your top leg will be using your butt muscles to abduct your hip in lifting your leg to the horizontal position. Aim for 12. Glute bridges. (Aim for 10 x 10 second holds with the Glute Bridge). This is a classic gluteal strengthening exercise; however lots of runners actually perform their glute bridges incorrectly. Follow the tips in this video to learn how better to target your butt muscles with a bridge exercise, rather than allowing your hamstrings or lower back to dominate the movement. 13. Reverse lunges. (Aim for 3 sets of 15 on each leg). This is a great lunge variation for runners as it protects the knee, particularly the patellofemoral joint (knee cap). Runners with a history of runners’ knee should consider this as a great leg strengthening exercise, and not just one for the glutes! 14. Runners arabesque. (Aim for 3 sets of 15 on each) l This arabesque variation is the most challenging of these four glute exercises for runners. Once you've mastered the glute activation exercises at the start of this collection, practicing this single-leg exercise will certainly improve your balance and stability, while training your glutes to control movement at the hips... which is exactly what us runners need. 15. A skips x 2 over 20 mts 16. 20 mt runs x 2 https://youtu.be/uyYyB7eXAhs https://youtu.be/sfF4f-QGRn8

17.01.2022 Andrews idea of a high jump warm up. A 200 sprint.

17.01.2022 QA is advertising events for next year, this is what has been released so far.

17.01.2022 Hi guys. As you know QSAC is closed tomorrow. If any one is interested we can run a session at UQ under lights at 5pm. If you are interested please let me know.

16.01.2022 First event done - Silver

15.01.2022 That’s dedication training up to Xmas even though for some schoolies made it a extra tough session!

14.01.2022 Training on tomorrow and I will be away next week. Please contact Michael if you wish to train next week. Good luck to those competing on the weekend

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Abby and Jye for their selection in the Queensland Athletics 'Target Talent Program' for 2020-2021. Its a nice recognition for all their efforts. QA have also contacted me and advised that when? they open QSAC we will be offered Mon and Frid at 5 pm for training times. They could not tell me when this would be put in place but I don't think it will be next week

14.01.2022 A start to competition at least

13.01.2022 Hi guys. A simple but effective warm up that will be coming to a training session soon. It might be worth you while to practice it at home! https://youtu.be/Sc9vrYH6Jv8

13.01.2022 Hi everyone. Due to the terrible weather training is cancelled for tonight. See you on Wednesday.

13.01.2022 QLAA states cancelled!

13.01.2022 Folks QSAC/SAF has closed as of today at 1 pm. UQ is currently open but advice is that all of UQ will be closed in next few days.(Update 24th UQ Closed as of 23rd) Without recognised facilities formal training is not practicable. Please see my email to you for more details. As a result: Training is suspended until further notice.

12.01.2022 If interested there will be an informal fitness/training session at UQ tomorrow at 9am ! Meet at the entrance to the UQ track. If your late we will be under the car park near the other football field

12.01.2022 A hot day for Ash and Nick at the relays at QSAC. Some vision of Nick in his relay where they got a Silver and a good effort in the Long Jump. Well done everyone!

12.01.2022 Folks can I get final numbers for the Team Xmas function by tomorrow at training? Thanks! By the way QA has a page for you to feature yourself and your achievements. Its a simple matter of submitting a submission online. You might like to place your achievements on line and a few comments like Nick has done. https://qldathletics.org.au/inde/athletes/featuredathletes/

10.01.2022 A very interesting article on hurles https://simplifaster.com//hurdle-technical-drills-simplif/

10.01.2022 Team for your consideration! https://www.sportssupercentre.com.au/athletics-meet-4th-s/

10.01.2022 Hi Team. Training will be Monday and Wednesday this coming week!

09.01.2022 QSAC advise there will be no public training available this friday/sat/sun due to AIC (And no late session on Thur) Availability can change pretty quickly so always check on the training calendar on their web site before heading off to training https://www.qsac.com.au/Daily-Timetable-COVID.aspx

08.01.2022 PB and a bronze medal in LJ to add to Nick’s total

08.01.2022 Good luck to the squad members competing this weekend and the next. Please note there has been some changes to the timetable for this weekend. Check your start times https://database.gojaro.com//2020-AllSchools-T_F-FinalTime

08.01.2022 The second session is one for those who might not be keen about leaving home and would rather work out in private. The following session is a combination of cardio, body weight and stretching. It looks pretty easy but if you manage to finish it all then you have done really well! Source: https://youtu.be/qWy_aOlB45Y

07.01.2022 Last Sunday's session proved it had been a long COVID break for some and functional stability was not as good as it could be. The following is a great basic workout and some, if not all, of the exercises will feature in future sessions. Please make yourself familiar with the exercises and you are welcome to try them. https://youtu.be/4gdL-I6rhFg

07.01.2022 A nice PB in the 200 for nick before the rains came

07.01.2022 Abby and Jye at the QA target talent program at the Gold Coast. Good job team.

06.01.2022 Ash on her way to a win at the QA meet on Saturday. And in the Central Regional Champs a Bronze for Jye. (Photos compliments of Casey Sims and QA)

05.01.2022 Session 3: Hurdle drills that work for hurdlers and athletes in general. Flexibility and coordination are the winners here https://youtu.be/hFmwg31Kiw0

04.01.2022 Here's a challenged how many times can you see Abby and Jye in the QA promo for the TTP

04.01.2022 Qld School Sport and Australian School Sport has announced that all school athletics and sporting events are cancelled for this year. So no 'All Schools' states or nationals this year.

04.01.2022 Nice to see squad member Jye Spanner was acknowledged with selection in the honorary Queensland team for the Australian All Schools Nationals that did not go ahead. Let's hope '21 allows as all to get back to normal competition. https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/ys9kogxyewf7xzqz.pdf

04.01.2022 Hi all until further notice a fitness session will be held each Sunday at 9 am at UQ. Please meet at the lower car park opposite the Athletics Centre

03.01.2022 And high jump for Andrew

03.01.2022 It looks like there is some light at the end of the COVID19 tunnel and I hope that this new dawn finds you all well, employed and ready to get back to things. If you look at the posts from QA and AA it looks like they are planning on bringing back competition in either late December or early January. There are a myriad of personal trainers and the like getting on line to help you get back into shape. Whilst well meaning they do not really focus on our sport. ... I have been starting to look around for content and I found this little gem on line. Its well worth a look. https://altis.world/sprintfit-a-guide-to-sprinting-for-fit/

02.01.2022 A great finish to the day with a Silver to Ash in the 400!

01.01.2022 Hi everyone don’t forget there will be another session on Sunday at UQ at 9am for those who are keen

01.01.2022 Urgent: QSAC has now allowed training... But... we have to book on line and the usual entry fee is to be billed directly to the coach. So if you nominate you are going to attend and you bail you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee. With my group we are permitted training on Monday and Friday. Michael is going to book for Wed and another day. Can you please email/text/phone me if you are going to attend this Friday ASAP and next week Monday and Friday. We have to notify QSAC 24 hrs before the event to secure out booking. Sorry about the short notice but hey that's QSAC for you. Please let me know if you are interested in this Friday ASAP and let me know your schedule for next week.

01.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great break and enjoy family, food and fun!